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LOT 1066
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Cockerel
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (95 grams, 94 mm).
Shallow body with impressed annulets framing the discus, a cockerel at the centre with its left leg raised and head extended upwards.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Gem with Fortuna
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Biconvex in profile with intaglio Fortuna standing holding a cornucopia beside a nude male; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.37 grams, 15.61 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Black Gemstone with Tropaeum
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With an intaglio image of an army tropaeum standing facing, supporting two round shields and spears; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.50 grams, 11.21 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £220
Including profile bust, standing figure and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.89 grams total, 9-14 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The collection includes a gemstone with Fortuna holding Cornucopia, another gemstone with Athena Promachos, a further gemstone with Helios driving his radiant chariot, and two portraits looking left.
